B2B

Finance

SKELAR is a Ukrainian venture builder dedicated to launching and scaling international tech businesses. Together with co-founders, we assemble strong teams to conquer global markets.

Currently, SKELAR comprises a dozen businesses across various niches—from EdTech to marketplaces. These companies are consistently recognized among the top startups and product companies in Ukraine, hold leading positions in the AppStore, and develop platforms utilized by millions globally. Furthermore, SKELAR's businesses have been featured in TechCrunch, Wired, and other prominent global media outlets.

We pride ourselves on a robust team of 1000+ specialists with exceptional expertise and ambitious goals. Our people are the company's most valuable asset, and we choose to build businesses alongside the best talents in the market.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Junior Partnerships Manager. The Partnerships function was established two years ago and has already generated significant value for our businesses on their path to achieving unicorn status. The core objective of this role is to manage end-to-end all matters related to external partnerships, procurement of B2B SaaS services, grant acquisition, and building strategic relationships with vendors worldwide to ensure our businesses secure the best commercial terms in the market.

What You Will Be Challenged With

Operational Partnerships Support: Day-to-day handling of the Partnerships function, including processing requests in Precoro, integrating new SaaS services, and controlling license renewals.
Financial & Documentation Flow: Working with invoices, pay logs, and financial documentation: verification, submission, and status monitoring.
Analytical Preparation: Gathering and preparing preliminary analytics for vendor negotiations—creating tables, reports, and comparative analyses.
Key Partner Relationship Maintenance: Assisting in the maintenance of partnerships with core services utilized across SKELAR's businesses.
Reporting & Data Management: Developing and maintaining departmental reporting: tracking subscription expenses, procurement statuses, creating dashboards, and providing regular updates.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with Helpdesk, Finance, Legal, and product teams.
Negotiation Development: Learning the principles of effective negotiations, with the prospect of independently managing procurement categories and vendor communications in the future.

What We Are Looking For (Key Requirements)

English Proficiency: Intermediate level or higher is required (for corresponding with global vendors and reading technical documentation).
Attention to Detail: Exceptional meticulousness, structural thinking, and high level of responsibility.
Data Skills: Strong proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel with a basic understanding of analytics.
Adaptability: Readiness to work with large volumes of information and manage repetitive operational processes.
Learning Agility: Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Will Be a Plus

Prior experience in Procurement, Finance, Operations, Customer Support, or other back-office functions.
Experience working with Precoro, Notion, Slack, or Looker Studio.
Any experience communicating with suppliers or working with contracts/payments.
Proactiveness in process optimization and reporting improvements.

What You Will Get

Career Launch: Kickstart your career in Partnerships & Vendor Management.
Global Exposure: Experience working with dozens of global vendors and the cutting-edge tools utilized by the world's best tech companies.
Strategic Involvement: Direct involvement in the core processes of scaling the SKELAR ecosystem.
Growth Environment: An environment where speed, autonomy, and accountability are prioritized.

Let's build the next big everything together!